Apostolic Trips

Schedule for Pope's Aug 4 Visit to Assisi

Francis to follow in footsteps of the thousands of pilgrims who seek God’s mercy on anniversary of «Pardon of Assisi» indulgence

Jul 22, 2016 18:52

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Meetings

Summary of Apostolic Constitution on Women's Contemplative Life

‘Francis expresses his appreciation for ‘contemplative sisters,’ emphasizing that ‘the Church needs’ them ‘to bring today’s men and women to the good news of the Gospel.»

Jul 22, 2016 15:05

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Meetings

President of Pontifical Council for Social Communications Retires

Cardinal Parolin Thanks Archbishop Celli for Contribution to Church During Celebration in His Honor

Jul 22, 2016 11:39

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Documents

World Youth Day Youth Festival Aims to Unite With Entertainment, Cultural Development and Spiritual Formation

The Youth Festival is a program of 250 varying events, including art expositions, concerts, sporting events, competitions

Jul 21, 2016 14:25

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Documents

Pope Also Accompanying Those Going to WYD 'Virtually'

Mercy initiative to bring mobile clinics to refugee camps, regions affected by natural disaster

Jul 21, 2016 12:34

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Apostolic Trips•Spirituality

Pope Francis' Program for Poland

Scheduled Stops to Include World Youth Day in Krakow, Auschwitz-Birkenau, and Czestochowa During July 27-31 Trip

Jul 20, 2016 19:48

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Documents•Meetings

Statistics of the Catholic Church in Poland

Poland has a surface area of 323,250 km2 and a population of 37,507,000 inhabitants, of whom 36,607,000 are Catholics, representing 97.6 percent of the population

Jul 20, 2016 19:44

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Spirituality

Archbishop Auza's Statement to UN on Security Council Working Methods

‘When all is said and done and whatever shape and size it may eventually take, a reformed Council must be better equipped than ever to spare us and future generations from the unspeakable horrors of genocide, mass atrocities, war crimes and other grave violations of fundamental human rights and of international humanitarian law.’

Jul 20, 2016 12:13

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Testimonies

Forum: Where are the Protagonists of Peaceful Islam – And Where Are They Collectively?

Bishop Stefan Oster, SDB, of Passau, Germany Makes Appeal for Peace

Jul 19, 2016 20:44

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Meetings•Spirituality

Pope to Dominicans: Rededicate Yourselves to Your Tireless Founder's Example

Calls on Religious Order to Testify, Profess, Embody Mercy

Jul 19, 2016 14:24

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Meetings•Spirituality

Pope: 'Young People, You Have Restlessness?' 'Jesus Is Answer'

Francis Sends Video-Message to Evangelical Christian Gathering in Washington D.C.

Jul 18, 2016 16:13

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Spirituality

Pope Decries Nice Attack During Angelus

«May God, the good Father, welcome all the victims into His peace, sustain the injured and comfort their families; May He dissolve every project of terror and death, so that man no longer dares to spill his brother’s blood.»

Jul 18, 2016 15:34

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